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School Science Institute for District Leaders
Wednesday and Thursday, June 25 and 26, 2008

This program provides two full days of high quality professional leadership development during Summer 2008. The institute also offers four evening meetings (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) at the NWO Inquiry Series (September 20, December 11, February 19, April 18). Each session will focus on standards-based best practices to develop school science leadership for district success on the Ohio Achievement Tests and BEYOND!

The School Science Institute is for district leaders (principals, curriculum directors, science specialists, superintendents) working directly with 3rd - 6th grade NWO TEAMS teachers (Cohorts I, II, or III 2005-2008) and also district leaders interested in developing awareness of, support for, and involvement in school science.
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Project pi r2 (Partners in Inquiry Resources and Research) (pdf)
This program will provide 120 hours of inquiry science and science content professional development for K-8 teachers.

Pi r2 begins September 20, 2008 and includes 8 academic year sessions (08-09), technology integration workshops, a five-day summer workshop in Summer 09 and a number of school-day outreach programs for your classroom from places like The Toledo Zoo, Toledo Area Metroparks and COSI Toledo. Scientists will team with our educational facilitators to help teachers dispel common science misconceptions and provide new insight on how to tackle the standards that students struggle with most often.
Their is no-cost to teachers for this program which will offer a $1000 stipend for participants, as well as, optional graduate credit (for an additional cost).

Space is limited, so please reserve your space in the program by filling out our online application. Deadline is Sept. 1, 2008: Click here to fill out the application!

Other Regional Northwest Ohio Upcoming Events:

EHP Student Edition Re-launch, Survey, and Curriculum Development Invitation
Do you want to teach science by connecting your students to the real world of science? Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP), the world’s leading peer-reviewed environmental health research journal, offers a unique, free online Student Edition that pairs hot-off-the-press science research with high quality lessons in all science subjects–and beyond.

EHP Student Edition wants your opinion! We will be expanding some of our lesson choices, and we want to make this resource as useful to you as possible. Please take a moment to visit http://www.ehponline.org/science-ed-new/ by May 15 to fill out a brief survey.

Professional Development with Equipment to Take Home!
TECH PAK Workshop Series: Participants walk away with technology for the classroom.
Sign up for THREE different sessions to be eligible for 1 Semester Hour of graduate credit, which is available from Lourdes College at the rate of $180 plus a $10 fee.
Call the ERC at 419-380-4633 for more information.
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Additional Professional Development Offerings (not part of the Lourdes College credit option):Student Response Systems (a.k.a. Clickers); Build Your Own Website Open Labs; Media Preview Nights
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Professional Development Opportunity
10th Annual Community Resources Workshop - June 16-20, 2008
A fast-paced week, featuring loads of fun and great activities for your classroom.
Download flyer here (pdf)

Summer 2008 Professional Development Opportunities:

NWO TEAMS: Science Instruction for All
Cohort III 8-day Summer Institute ~ June 23-July 2, 2008 (Mon.-Fri. & Mon.-Wed.)
NWO TEAMS is a science professional development opportunity for grades 3-6 teachers including special education and inclusion specialists. NWO TEAMS focuses on deep content knowledge and differentiated instruction in science and features an $1,000 stipend, classroom materials, and graduate credit scholarships. NWO TEAMS has summer and academic year components.
Contact: Michelle Klinger Ph: 419-372-2745 or E-mail: mklinge@bgsu.edu (http://cosmos.bgsu.edu/affiliated_projects/nwoTeams)

DREAMS: Developing Regional Excellence for Achievement in Math & Science Education
4-day STEM Leadership Academy I ~ June 17-20, 2008 (Tue.-Fri.)
DREAMS is a K-12 math and science program focusing on deep content knowledge and leadership skills through one of the following three methods: a Specialist Endorsement in mathematics or science OR an MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) in interdisciplinary mathematics and science OR an MAT in mathematics, physics, or biology.
Contact: Jessica Belcher Ph: 419-372-5571 or E-mail: jbelche@bgsu.edu (http://cosmos.bgsu.edu/affiliated_projects/dreams)

RIPE II: Research-based Inquiry Physics Experiences II
8-day Summer Institute ~ July 28-August 7, 2008
The goal of the RIPE program is to give early childhood teachers (pK-3rd grade) tools to increase student learning and excitement about science through implementing research-based inquiry instruction in their classrooms. The RIPE program will provide professional development including teaching science using inquiry, the physics content in the early childhood state standards, and implementing science units developed by the program. Each teacher will receive a mini-kit worth about $600 containing equipment necessary to teach the units presented in the summer workshop.
Contact: Tracy Huziak-Clark Ph: 419-372-7363 or E-mail: thuziak@bgsu.edu (http://cosmos.bgsu.edu/ripe)